BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Linebacker Kevin Anderson #48 of the Stanford Cardinals forces a fumble by quarterback Connor Wood #5 of the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated the Buffaloes 48-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Linebacker Kevin Anderson #48 of the Stanford Cardinals forces a fumble by quarterback Connor Wood #5 of the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Kevin Hogan #8 of the Stanford Cardinals delivers a pass as he is hit by defensive lineman Kirk Poston #91 of the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Kevin Hogan #8 of the Stanford Cardinals delivers a pass as he is hit by defensive lineman Kirk Poston #91 of the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Running back Stepfan Taylor #33 of the Stanford Cardinals rushes 26 yards for a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes in the second quarter at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Running back Stepfan Taylor #33 of the Stanford Cardinals rushes 26 yards for a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes in the second quarter at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in ... more

Colorado quarterback Jordan Webb, front, is stopped after a short gain by Stanford linebacker A.J. Tarpley in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Colorado quarterback Jordan Webb, front, is stopped after a short gain by Stanford linebacker A.J. Tarpley in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Running back Stepfan Taylor #33 of the Stanford Cardinals rushes 26 yards for a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes in the second quarter at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Running back Stepfan Taylor #33 of the Stanford Cardinals rushes 26 yards for a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes in the second quarter at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in ... more

Stanford fullback Ryan Hewitt, front, is pushed out of bounds after pulling in a pass in front of Colorado defensive back Marques Mosely in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Stanford fullback Ryan Hewitt, front, is pushed out of bounds after pulling in a pass in front of Colorado defensive back Marques Mosely in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., ... more

Handlers run Ralphie, the mascot for Colorado, onto the field in front of the team as Colorado hosts Stanford in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Handlers run Ralphie, the mascot for Colorado, onto the field in front of the team as Colorado hosts Stanford in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David ... more

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BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Head coach David Shaw of the Stanford Cardinals celebrates a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Head coach David Shaw of the Stanford Cardinals celebrates a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Doug ... more

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BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Jordan Webb #4 of the Colorado Buffaloes is sacked by inebacker Chase Thomas #44 of the Stanford Cardinals at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Jordan Webb #4 of the Colorado Buffaloes is sacked by inebacker Chase Thomas #44 of the Stanford Cardinals at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. ... more

Stanford fullback Ryan Hewitt, left, congratulates running back Stepfan Taylor after his touchdown against Colorado in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Stanford fullback Ryan Hewitt, left, congratulates running back Stepfan Taylor after his touchdown against Colorado in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 3, ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Nick Hirschman #8 of the Colorado Buffaloes is sacked by defensive end Josh Mauro #90, linebacker Kevin Anderson #48 and linebacker Alex Debniak #42 of the Stanford Cardinals at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated the Buffaloes 48-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

Stanford free safety Ed Reynolds, back, turns to celebrate his touchdown on an interception thrown by Colorado quarterback Jordan Webb, front, in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Stanford free safety Ed Reynolds, back, turns to celebrate his touchdown on an interception thrown by Colorado quarterback Jordan Webb, front, in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Fullback Christian Powell #46 of the Colorado Buffaloes is tackled by the Stanford Cardinals defense at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated the Buffaloes 48-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Fullback Christian Powell #46 of the Colorado Buffaloes is tackled by the Stanford Cardinals defense at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated ... more

Stanford linebacker Alex Debniak (42) upends Colorado tailback Tony Jones after Jones caught a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Stanford linebacker Alex Debniak (42) upends Colorado tailback Tony Jones after Jones caught a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: General view of the stadium as the Stanford Cardinal defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 48-0 at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: General view of the stadium as the Stanford Cardinal defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 48-0 at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty ... more

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BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Head coach Jon Embree of the Colorado Buffaloes talks to the officials as he leads his team against the Stanford Cardinal at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated the Buffaloes 48-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Head coach Jon Embree of the Colorado Buffaloes talks to the officials as he leads his team against the Stanford Cardinal at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Kevin Hogan #8 of the Stanford Cardinals delivers a pass against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated the Buffaloes 48-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Kevin Hogan #8 of the Stanford Cardinals delivers a pass against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Connor Wood #5 of the Colorado Buffaloes delivers a pass against the Stanford Cardinals at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated the Buffaloes 48-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Connor Wood #5 of the Colorado Buffaloes delivers a pass against the Stanford Cardinals at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Defensive end Josh Mauro #90 of the Stanford Cardinals drives quarterback Connor Wood #5 of the Colorado Buffaloes from the pocket at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated the Buffaloes 48-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Defensive end Josh Mauro #90 of the Stanford Cardinals drives quarterback Connor Wood #5 of the Colorado Buffaloes from the pocket at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Kicker Jordan Williamson #19 of the Stanford Cardinals kicks a 31 yard field goal against the Colorado Buffaloes to take a 38-0 lead in the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated the Buffaloes 48-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Kicker Jordan Williamson #19 of the Stanford Cardinals kicks a 31 yard field goal against the Colorado Buffaloes to take a 38-0 lead in the third quarter at Folsom Field on November ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Safety Jordan Richards #8 of the Stanford Cardinals breaks up a pass intended for tight end Nick Kasa #44 of the Colorado Buffaloes to force a fourth down in the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated the Buffaloes 48-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Safety Jordan Richards #8 of the Stanford Cardinals breaks up a pass intended for tight end Nick Kasa #44 of the Colorado Buffaloes to force a fourth down in the third quarter at ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: defensive lineman Justin Solis #57 of the Colorado Buffaloes tackles running back Anthony Wilkerson #32 of the Stanford Cardinals in the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. Solis was injured on the play and had to be carried off the field as the Cardinal defeated the Buffaloes 48-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: defensive lineman Justin Solis #57 of the Colorado Buffaloes tackles running back Anthony Wilkerson #32 of the Stanford Cardinals in the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 3, ... more

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Defensive lineman Justin Solis #57 of the Colorado Buffaloes is taken of the field by medical personel after he made a tackle on running back Anthony Wilkerson #32 of the Stanford Cardinals in the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. The Cardinal defeated the Buffaloes 48-0. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Defensive lineman Justin Solis #57 of the Colorado Buffaloes is taken of the field by medical personel after he made a tackle on running back Anthony Wilkerson #32 of the Stanford ... more

Stanford running back Stepfan Taylor, center, runs for a touchdown as Colorado cornerback Yuri Wright (5) and Stanford fullback Ryan Hewitt watch in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Stanford running back Stepfan Taylor, center, runs for a touchdown as Colorado cornerback Yuri Wright (5) and Stanford fullback Ryan Hewitt watch in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in ... more

Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan, right, is tackled by Colorado defensive linemen Samson Kafovau, front left, during the third quarter of Stanford's 48-0 victory in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan, right, is tackled by Colorado defensive linemen Samson Kafovau, front left, during the third quarter of Stanford's 48-0 victory in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, ... more

Colorado defensive lineman Justin Solis is wheeled of the field after getting injured against Stanford in the third quarter of Stanford's 48-0 victory in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Colorado defensive lineman Justin Solis is wheeled of the field after getting injured against Stanford in the third quarter of Stanford's 48-0 victory in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., on ... more

Colorado quarterback Nick Hirschman, left, is sacked for a loss by Stanford linebacker Alex Debniak in the third quarter of Stanford's 48-0 victory in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Colorado quarterback Nick Hirschman, left, is sacked for a loss by Stanford linebacker Alex Debniak in the third quarter of Stanford's 48-0 victory in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., on ... more

Stanford defensive end Josh Mauro, left, tries to tackle Colorado quarterback Connor Wood duringthe fourth quarter of Stanford's 48-0 victory in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, ... more

With time running out in the fourth quarter, a lone Colorado fan sits in the stands in the fourth quarter of Stanford's 48-0 victory over Colorado in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

With time running out in the fourth quarter, a lone Colorado fan sits in the stands in the fourth quarter of Stanford's 48-0 victory over Colorado in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., on ... more

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BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Running back Stepfan Taylor #33 of the Stanford Cardinals picks up yardage as he eludes defensive back Ray Polk #7 of the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 03: Running back Stepfan Taylor #33 of the Stanford Cardinals picks up yardage as he eludes defensive back Ray Polk #7 of the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 3, 2012 in ... more